Global ICT and Office Suppliers have proudly donated a new set of official uniform to the Southern United Football Club (SUFC) for the 2025 S-League season as a heartwarming gesture of support for local sports. At the event, Peter Hirumae., Managing Director of Global ICT and Office Suppliers formally handed over the official uniform to…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is conducting a three-day Conservation Partnership Workshop in Buala, Isabel this week. The workshop bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance conservation initiatives throughout the province. The workshop aims to create a collaborative conservation model that promotes long-term environmental sustainability, bolsters local governance, and improves community livelihoods. Dr. Pete…
Fujian Province in China pledges to offer more scholarships to young people from Western Province. This following a commitment made during a one-day meeting between Fujian officials and the Western Provincial Government (WPG) in Gizo on Tuesday. Hon. Li Dejin, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Fujian Provincial People’s Congress said, education is…
ONCE a restricted site for access to the ordinary during the Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasties, Zijincheng, which translates to “Purple Forbidden City” in English, now stands as one of the world’s major tourist attractions, with a daily visitor average of 40,000. On Tuesday 29 April, I had the privilege of visiting this must see…
THE Western Provincial (EP) Executive Government welcomes the lifting of the Bech-de-mer ban following the announcement by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) last week. Western Province Deputy Premier Brian Lotikena confirmed this to Solomon Star in an interview early this week. He said rural villagers can now dive for and sell Bech-de-mer…
THE trial of a 21 year-old man accused of committing an indecent act against an 11 year girl will start next Monday in the Honiara Magistrate’s Court. Deputy Chief Magistrate Ricky Iomea will hear the trial. During the final interim mention early this week, the court was informed that the defendant was not present, and…
A new media platform called ‘Streamline Visuals’ was recently launched aimed at promoting all sectors of the country. Co-owners Steveron Timi and John Kirry explained the aim is to elevate the Solomon Islands’ media industry by promoting culture, artefacts, history, education, health, and key sectors of the economy through dynamic productions. Their efforts have recently…
As part of the ongoing specific and routine road maintenance project a community awareness programme was launched last week in West Honiara and is now underway. The Safeguards Team of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MID) are rolling out the outreach program. The team has actively engaged with residents living along the maintenance routes to facilitate…
A high-level delegation from the Solomon Islands, led by His Excellency Ambassador Barret Salato, has embarked on a significant visit to the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) in Hainan, China. This visit reaffirms the two nations’ commitment to enhancing collaboration in tropical agriculture, as part of the South-South partnership framework. The delegation included…
WORK on the Bira Bridge in West Kwaio, Malaita Province is making progress after the pile foundation work have been completed. This bridge is benefiting under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The completion of the ground works marked a significant milestone in the Malaita Bridges improvement, which is funded by the…